Common birds to identify in your neighborhood (Grade 2 examples)

📚 Quick Study Guide

• 🔍 American Robin: Known for its red breast and hopping around on lawns looking for worms.
• 🦅 Northern Cardinal: The male is bright red; the female is a reddish-brown. They love seeds!
• 🐦 House Sparrow: Small, brown birds often seen in groups. They're very common in cities and towns.
• 🕊️ Mourning Dove: These have a gentle cooing sound and are usually gray or brown.
• 🦉 Blue Jay: These are bright blue, black, and white, and are known for being noisy.

🧪 Practice Quiz

1. Which bird is known for its red breast?
   1. American Robin
   2. House Sparrow
   3. Mourning Dove
2. What color is the male Northern Cardinal?
   1. Brown
   2. Red
   3. Blue
3. Which bird is small and often seen in groups in cities?
   1. Blue Jay
   2. American Robin
   3. House Sparrow
4. Which bird makes a gentle cooing sound?
   1. Mourning Dove
   2. Northern Cardinal
   3. Blue Jay
5. What are Blue Jays known for?
   1. Being quiet
   2. Being noisy
   3. Being shy
6. Which bird is mostly gray or brown?
   1. House Sparrow
   2. Mourning Dove
   3. Northern Cardinal
7. What color are Blue Jays?
   1. Red
   2. Blue, black, and white
   3. Brown